"Today the return home begins" and other pearls from María Corina Machado from Madrid
Opposition leader and 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner, María Corina Machado, participated this Saturday, April 18, in a public event at the Puerta del Sol in Madrid, where she addressed the Venezuelan community residing in Spain and assured that "today the return home begins."
TL;DR
- María Corina Machado addressed the Venezuelan community in Madrid, stating "today the return home begins."
- She thanked Isabel Díaz Ayuso, president of the Community of Madrid, calling her a "great friend."
- Machado mentioned Edmundo González Urrutia as "our president Edmundo" and affirmed his spirit was present.
- Hundreds of Venezuelans gathered to support Machado, holding signs with slogans like "María Corina, hope and freedom."
- Machado emphasized that Venezuela will be free because Venezuelans decide it and that the nation is united and determined.
- She spoke about the people's mandate from July 28 and the legitimacy for a transition with international support towards free and fair elections.
- Machado expressed confidence that Venezuelans, having overcome terror, are now "invincible."
- She pledged to work until everyone is free and justice is served for those persecuted.
- Machado stated they have the support of genuine democrats worldwide and the conviction of their people, viewing the struggle as spiritual between good and evil.
- She urged every Venezuelan to be organized, make plans, and raise their voices with pride.
- Machado announced she will return to Venezuela soon, accompanied by Edmundo González Urrutia.
- She called to raise voices for political prisoners, the dismantling of torture centers, and against lies and manipulation, emphasizing the truth of what is happening in Venezuela.
- The event took place while journalism in Venezuela operates in a hostile environment.
- Machado received the Gold Medal from the Madrid regional government.